Aieta is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The name of the town comes from the Greek term aetòs, αετός, meaning "eagle".[3] The town is located within the Pollino National Park, and its historical center is at 524 metres of altitude.[4]
Aieta | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Aieta | |
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Location of Aieta ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 39°56′N 15°49′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province | Cosenza (CS) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gennaro Marsiglia |
Area | |
• Total | 48.3 km2 (18.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
Population (31 December 2018)[2] | |
• Total | 809 |
• Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Aietani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 87020 |
Dialing code | 0985 |
Patron saint | St. Vitus |
Website | Official website |
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